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Hotpoint RGB744GER Use And Care & Installation
Hotpoint RGB744GER Use And Care & Installation

Hotpoint RGB744GER Use And Care & Installation

Hotpoint range use and care & installation of models rgb744ger, rgb745ger
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How
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get
the best from
Aluminum Foil
5, 16, 18,42
Roasting,RoastingGuide 14, 15
Anti-Tip Device
use
and
care
3,37
Self-CleaningInstructions 18, 19
Appliance Registration
2
Shelves
11, 14, 18,23,26
& mtiflation
C~e and Clea~ing
20–27
Thermostat Adjustment
25
Clock and Timer
11
Power Outage
8, 10
of Models
Consumer Services
47
Problem Solver
42,43
RGB744GER
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Features
6,7
Safety Instructions
2-5
Flooring Under Range 29,30,35
Set the Clock
11
RGB745GER
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Installation Instructions
28-41
Set the Timer
11
Leveling
37
Surface Cooking
8,9
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Minor Adjustments
25
Burner Grates
21,27
Model and Serial Numbers
2,30
Burners
zO, 27
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Oven
10-19
Control Settings
8
Air Adjustment
25,36,41
Cookware Tips
9
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Baking,Baking Guide
12, 13
Flame Size
9,42
BroilerPan and Rack
16,23,26
Lighting
Instructions
8
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Broiling,BroilingGuide
16, 17
Warranty
Back Cover
Control Settings
10, 11
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Door Latch
12, 16, 18, 19
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Installation)
2%41
Door Removal
22
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Light; Bulb Replacement
10,23
Oven Bottom
23,36
Oven Vents
4,5, 10,22
GE Answ'er Center@
Preheating
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Summary of Contents for Hotpoint RGB744GER

  • Page 1 Warranty 10, 11 -“’~ 12, 16, 18, 19 Installation) L_--” 10,23 23,36 4,5, 10,22 GE Answ’er Center@ ]~, 13 800.626.2080 & mtiflation 11, 14, 18,23,26 of Models 8, 10 RGB744GER 42,43 RGB745GER 21,27 zO, 27 9,42 Back Cover 2%41 care...
  • Page 2 Depending on your range, find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range, behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer. These nunlbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
  • Page 3 The Anti-Tipdevice should engageand prevent the range from tipping over. If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tipdevice is engaged when you push the range back against the wall.
  • Page 4 To nlinimize the possibility of burns9 ignitionof flammable materials,and spillage,turn cookwarehandlestoward the side or back of the range without extendingover adjacentburners. Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing cookware, e carefully watch foods being friedat a high flame setting.
  • Page 5 Don9t repair replace a]lypart of your range Ilniess itisspecifically Feeolmmellded in thisbool<e All other servicingshould be referred to a qualified technician. .——..——.—...
  • Page 6 ~, q= , /’-’ _ :5::~~”m- Cap I -=._ Burner ~icuw;gad ! T___ ..___ .. . ~ ‘; - “------- ‘--:=- ~ ,! ,@.*.. }il__ “’”de’s) ..<;. Burner Base ,! / “ \ ,’ ,!,_-.L. ___ ._ -—-_ -——.
  • Page 7 [n[:lke 16 Air (Under storage drawer or kick panel.) 17 Model :~ndSerial Numbers (On front frame of range, behind storage drawer or-kick pane],) ]~j ~cmf)v~~i~]c Oven Door (Easily removed for oven cleaning.) -..-—...-—————— — .—.—...—. .——— —..——-_.. -_. -.. _ .z...
  • Page 8: Surface Burner Controls

    In case of’a power failure, can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. extreme cautionwhen Iighting burners this }vay.
  • Page 9 Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods. Glass: There are two types of glass cookware-those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: be used for either surface or oven cooking.
  • Page 10: Power Outage

    Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Electric Ignition The oven bllrner’and broil burner ignition.
  • Page 11 .—— This Timer will automaticallystart and stop your oven for you. 13ere’s what you do: 1. Make sure both your range clock and the DELAY STARTdial show the comecttime of day. When either the DELAY START dial or DELAY STOP dial is pushed in and turned, it will “pop”...
  • Page 12: Shelf Positions

    Iatcll during baking.This s elf-cleaning used only. Your Range BaIiiHg 1. Position the shelf or shelves in the oven. If cooking on two shelves time, at the same staggerthe cookware for best heat circulation.
  • Page 13 .,” ----- important 1, Preheating very %vIleIl baking foods Such as ~~~;~~~~, ~~~~~~~, ~~~{~$ ~ ~~ ~~~~~ pastries. Preheat the oven for at ~:~+> ~~~~&~~ ~ea~t10 minutes. preheating is not necessary when roasting or-for long-tim~cooking of w~ole meals. Fooa Cook\vare Bread Biscuits (1/2...
  • Page 14 -— Roasting cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures,which should be low and steady,keep spattering to a minimum.When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, cover or add water to your meat.
  • Page 15 .._—— Lamb bone-inshoulder* leg or Vealshoulder, l egor loin* Porkloin,rib or shoulder* Ham,precooked *Forboneless rolledroastsover6 inchesthick,add5 to 10minutes perpoundto timesgivenabove. Poultry Chickenor Duck Chickenpieces Turkey , ... , .._..——,, ...—--. -—..-_. _ _ —.—— .— Approximate Doneness in Minutes per Pound...
  • Page 16 -.—. .f— Broilii]gis cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. The oven door should be Closed during broiling. 1.
  • Page 17 -.-___ ._. _.,..-, ,> .—— --,-.,: _ _,.:,. Quantityand/or 1.;,.s..J “.s.b- i~ood Thickness .- —., 1/2lb. (about8 \ , .-m ..$g+& “’’con thin slices) <-- 7F.:+T ..~ .> .-.:2~-- Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 putties) WellDone 1/2to 3i4 in. thick &...
  • Page 18 When pushed in and turned, the DELAY START dial and the STOP TIME dial will “pop” into place when the time shown on the range clock is reached. ~Decide on cleaning hours necessary. Recommended Cleaning Time: Light to Moderatesoil—2-3 hours...
  • Page 19 Q. If my oven Clockis not worting, can 1 still self-clean my oven? A. No. YourAutomaticOven Timer uses the range clock to help startand stop your self-cleaningcycle. Q. Can 1 use eomercia! oven cleanerson any part of my self- Cieaningoven? A.
  • Page 20 Range Burner Heads (on modelswith sealedburners) The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes.
  • Page 21: Cooktop Surface

    After cleaning, dry them thoroughlyby putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
  • Page 22 -- - - r ..--. --.--~ -——----.— outer P aintedFitish When the range is cool, wash the top, front and, if exposed, the sides with mild soap and water. Never use any harsh abrasivesor cleaning powders that may scratch or mar the painted surface.
  • Page 23: Oven Bottom

    ——— (on modelsso equipped) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker cover and bulb ‘coolCompletelya me oven lamp (bulb) is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire.
  • Page 24 2. Slide drawer evenly and straight back, so that the rails in the range are engaged. 3. Push drawer back until second stops on drawer hit stops in the range. Tilt drawer up and over these.
  • Page 25 ‘,” \ ----- -.. - Each click will change the oven temperatureapproximately 10°F. (Range is plus or minus 60° from the arrow.) We suggest that you make the adjustmentone click from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments.
  • Page 26 They will mar the surface. Pull off knobs. Washgently,but do not soak. Dry and return control knobs to range. Washall glass with cloth dampenedin soapy water. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. If knobs are removed, do not allow water to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning.
  • Page 27 Dip-It@brand. Rinse burners and wipe away any remaining soil with a cloth or soft brush. Drain out water and dry burners in a warm oven for 30 minutes before returning them to the range. ——. —— —..—. — ..
  • Page 28 Otier flammable in tie ticini~ of fiquids vapors md appfimce. Otier or my Suppliere Provideadequate clearances between the range and adjacentcombustiblesurfaces. Depth with Door Closed 1 (Includes Door Handle): 4--3O’’~l<~ 28%”...
  • Page 29 I inch to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18 inches. (See Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section.)
  • Page 30 (around oven doors, side trim). ~ Take the accessory pack out of the oven. ~ Check to be sure that no range parts have come ~ loose during shipping. open-end or socket wrench mTERBAks You MY —...
  • Page 31 1 inch greater than the operating (mmifold) pressure as given above.me pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range manifoldmust remain in the supplyke regardless of whether natural or LP gas is being used, A flexiblemetil appliance.
  • Page 32 1“ ‘-f: ‘ “ Adapter 90° Elbow (provided) Pressure Regulator <- i + . — .- Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Flex Connector Manifold Pipe Adapter Gas Shut-off Valve 1/2”or 3/4” Gas Pipe ~ Gas Shut-off Valve...
  • Page 33 ;.. Install a nlanual a gas line in an easily accessed location outside of ~’iiie range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas >>l.u ~=~~> PPIYto the range. “2. Inst~ll male l/211flare union adapter to the 1/2’1N.~ internal thread elbow at inlet of...
  • Page 34 Set-Ups),MSI A225.1,latest edition,or with GROUND AND localcodes. FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE Ei@gB#ie 1, hcate disconnect plug on the range back. 2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. Modeis Equipped w E~h Zua# Eum@w *ptiaee Satiations w~he,e P ower Diseonneded Prequentiy.
  • Page 35 ..--.—— .— Sin!.wEfE G FEB!flHss Seal any openings in the wall behind tile range floor under the range whe]~hookups $:and in the “ are completed. ~HEcK suRF&cE BWRMER Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.
  • Page 36 To determine ifthe bottom burner flames are burning properly,remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle (see below). Flames should have approximately111 b lue cones and, if range is suppliedwith natural gas, should burn with no yellowtipping. (Withmost LP gas, smallyellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal.)
  • Page 37 5. Slide the range against the wall, and check for proper installationby grasping the front edges of the rear surface unit openings and carefully attempting to tilt the range forward.
  • Page 38 Twn Ofi eleetid power Mrange has not yet been connected to gas supply, or ifflexiblecon~ectionwas made, range maybe pulled out from the wallto make conversion easier. ~HS~: Do not remove re~lator tiom the range. 1. For models equipped with sealed burners, remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel and locate ‘he pressure regulator at rear of...
  • Page 39 Each orificespud willalso have 1 or 2 grooves on one side, denotingthe locationon the range where it is to be i~~stalled. Natural gas orificespuds have a 3-digitnumber on one side. Each orifice spud willalso have 1, 2 or 3 grooves on one side, denoting the locationon the range where it is to be installed.
  • Page 40 EQMi9VE~ ~ flTM SM.L~B BUSMERS ( continued) Ifwires were disconnectedto remove the cooktop,feed wires through the burner holes in the cooktop.Attach to each burner electrode terminal carefully,making sure not to bend the terminal.Then lower cooktopuntil it snaps over the clips. Tall Screw —-----: 7.
  • Page 41 2/3 of the way. When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
  • Page 42: Problem Solver

    Incorrect cookware being used. Check each cooking section for cookware tips [Jrrecommendations. ~Oven bottom not securely seated in position. ~ Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. GBulb may be loose or burned out.
  • Page 43: Information Service

    ~An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used. This is temporary. s Oven temperature is too high to set self-cleaning operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
  • Page 44 Answ-er C ente@ serviceis open 24 hours a day 7 daysa week. Telecommunication Device for the De* Upon request, we willprovideBraille controls for a varietyof Hotpoint appliances,and a brochui-eto assistin planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons tviihlimited ]nobiii~y. To ob- tain these items,free of charge, cad! 800.626.2000.
  • Page 45 Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directo~ for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC- HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICEo and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with materia!.

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